HAMAS SAYS GAZA CEASE-FIRE REACHED WITH ISRAEL

Jerusalem — Gaza’s Hamas rulers said late Thursday that a truce had been reached with Israel, ending an intense twoday burst of violence that had pushed the region closer to war. But the deal did not appear to address the deeper issues that have prevented the bitter enemies from reaching a longer cease-fire arrangement. Hamas’ Al Aqsa TV channel reported late Thursday that the Egyptian-brokered deal has taken hold “on the basis of mutual calm.” It said the deal was mediated by Egypt and other unidentified regional players.